The Kept Man by Jami Attenberg

The Kept Man

Jami Attenberg

304 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Now in paperback, from the author of the bestselling The Middlesteins the novel that's unabashedly emotional, refreshingly devoid of New York City cynicism, and tenderly funny? (People). Jarvis Miller's artist husband has been in a coma for six ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.29

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